Mobile Crisis Clinician-Per Diem

Newport Mental Health • Middletown, RI

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive, high-energy organization that uses a state-of-the-art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinics. We are currently seeking a Master’s Level Clinician or Licensed Registered Nurse to provide community and office-based emergency services. Preference will be given to Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP), but NMH will provide the training and assist with the certification process for individuals eligible to become QMHP’s.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in human services field or Licensure as a Registered Nurse both with a minimum of 2 years of employment in community mental health, crisis stabilization unit or inpatient psychiatric setting
• Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment.
• 2 or more years of experience collaborating with individuals with trauma and substance abuse issues.
• Ability to diagnose using DSM 5 criteria.
• Caring and empathetic, with exceptional communication skills for interaction with a variety of individuals
• Initiative-taking with the ability to work independently and in an organized manner.
• Ability to collaborate with clients who may exhibit unsafe, high-risk behaviors.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to work sites throughout the area.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP)

Responsibilities

• Providing crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals.
• Responding to crisis calls and emergencies in the community promptly and effectively.
• Able to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
• Attend assigned in-person meetings.
• Conducting thorough assessments of individuals in crisis to determine their immediate needs and level of risk.
• Responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical and risk assessments.
• Advocating for individuals in crisis to ensure they receive timely and appropriate care. This includes continued engagement and follow-up services.
• Documenting all assessments, interventions, & referrals accurately and comprehensively.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level